The system of collective bargaining is under pressure, characterised by an increase in trade union membership figures, yet reduced representation of trade unions in collective bargaining councils, Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi said on Thursday.
“The registration of more trade unions has not translated into the improvement of trade union figures in collective bargaining. However, the improvement of trade union figures tells us that, with a little bit of recruiting and organising, trade unions can up their membership figures,” he commented.